Instructional Designer job

Columbia College is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer to support onboarding new team members, developing competencies and skills of existing colleagues to leverage instructional technology for teaching and learning, and ensuring that courses meet industry and campus standards in quality and Web accessibility. The Instructional Designer utilizes technical expertise, technology solutions, and pedagogical strategies in partnership with subject matter experts to develop courses to be delivered both online and on campus with the goal that learners can acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies in an effective and appealing manner.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

BUILDING COURSES

• Assist faculty with the selection and design of instructional strategies, activities, and assessment methods aligned to course learning outcomes to create engaging and compelling course content and innovative outcomes-driven learning experiences
• Advocate learner experience through recommendations for enhancements and/or revisions of course materials, delivery methods, and instructional practices.
• Assist faculty to create instructional materials and interactive media (quizzes, assessments, audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, etc.) to support the learning process.
• Assist faculty to create learning environments with UDL principles and that meet all ADA and other accessibility requirements.
• Works to create a consistent brand experience in Canvas for online courses

TRAINING

• Plan and provide written, video, group, and 1:1 training sessions for instructors, students, and staff, and for new team members as added, in instructional design and best practices for online learning including workshops, certificates, and research discussions.
• Responds to and provides technical assistance and support through timely problem resolution, escalation, and follow up with clear information recording.
• Research new pedagogical methods, assessment techniques, course design practices, and technology especially those related to student-centered teaching and learning.

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT & ADMINISTRATION

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of courses and other instructional materials against accessibility standards and instructional design best practices
• Design and implement assessment instruments for evaluating the efficacy of courses.
• Maintain and manage mastered course folders and copy them for each term as needed.
• Create a culture of widely shared technology-enhanced, effective teaching and learning practices.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of learning management systems, primarily Canvas.
• In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards for online courses.
• In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models for student engagement, active learning, formative assessment, and other high impact learning strategies.
• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks for online course development.
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring, and graphic design, and video editing tools preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan, develop and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse and inclusive work team.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters in instructional design, educational technology, or similar relevant field preferred, or post-undergraduate certification in instructional design required
• Quality Matters or Online Learning Consortium certification a plus
• Accessibility professional certifications (i.e. CPACC or WAS) are preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in instructional design in higher education